Kristina Johnson
Molecular Genetics | Genomics
Research Topic: Behavioral Effects of Human Infants’ Gut Microbiota in Mice
Research Poster Located in the Neighborhood Engagement Centers
Research Summary:
Kristina's research uses the light-and-dark box test to examine how two microbial stool communities, common in human infants, affect anxiety-like and exploratory behaviors in mice. Her findings suggest that the microbiome may influence exploratory behavior.